$725,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,094 Sq Ft
5,624 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$663 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Kingsley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Situated on a block with one of the longest-running block parties in Evanston sits 2605 Thayer - a charming, classic and refreshed Chicago bungalow. Fantastic blend of vintage architectural appeal combined with updates to enjoy today. Modern first-floor master suite, plus second bedroom and full bathroom, two work-from-home office spaces. Beautiful windows, hardwood floors, fresh decor and decorative fireplace plus built-in bookshelves in the living room that opens to the dining room. Updated kitchen boasts full height solid wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances, with adjacent TV room/reading room/office. The second floor offers endless opportunities with abundant storage and extra sitting room/home office/future third bedroom. Partially finished basement offers a playroom, office, storage & laundry, mechanical room and new mudroom area. Fully fenced backyard with patio and two-car garage plus parking space. Updated garage, electrical panel and wiring, modern master suite, and central air. In a highly walkable pocket of Evanston surrounded by grocery stores, parks & playgrounds, restaurants & shops, award-winning bakeries, cafes and more. A 10-minute (or less) walk to Central Street Metra, Wilmette Library, and the Green Bay Bike Trail. HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY THURSDAY, MAY 15TH AT 9:00 AM- NO ESCALATION CLAUSES.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Miceli

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475157014 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily McClintock

Baird & Warner License #475122664

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,123

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,624 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 38 x 150

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,094 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Kingsley Elementary School
  • Haven Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,123

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 1094
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Heated Sun Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kingsley Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Haven Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1291
  • Lot Dimensions: 38 X 150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12123.03
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Jun 10, 2025
Sold by
Maximilian K Page Trust and Anneliese P Schlaeger Trust
Bought by
Findlow Timothy Jonathan and Findlow Janice Warren
Seller's Agent
Lisa Miceli
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emily McClintock
Baird & Warner
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
11.54%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$737,737

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,737
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2023
Sold by
Page Maximilian K and Page Anneliese
Bought by
Maximilian K Page Trust and Anneliese P Schlaeger Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2021
Sold by
Page Maximilian K
Bought by
Page Maximilian K and Schlaeger Anneliese

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,500
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2017
Sold by
Roth Brian and Roth Suzanne
Bought by
Page Maximilian K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2012
Closed on
Jun 4, 2012
Sold by
Lillybridge Aaron R and Lillybridge Carolyn L
Bought by
Roth Brian and Roth Suzanne
Seller's Agent
Lori Neuschel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Thomas
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$395,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.68%
Original Mortgage
$375,250
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2005
Sold by
Santostefano Valentino
Bought by
Lillybridge Aaron R and Lillybridge Carolyn L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1996
Sold by
Santostefano Sam and Santostefano Dominic
Bought by
Santostefano Sam and Santostefano Dominic
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $725,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Jett Title
Warranty Deed $500,000 National American Title
Warranty Deed $395,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Warranty Deed $297,000 Cti
Executors Deed $296,666 Cti
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $378,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $356,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $44,400 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $725,000 +11.5% $663 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $650,000 +64.6% $594 / Sq Ft
06/05/2012 06/05/12 Sold $395,000 0.0% $381 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2012 04/17/12 For Sale $395,000 -- $381 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,123 $55,001 $15,188 $39,813
2024 $12,123 $50,837 $12,938 $37,899
2023 $11,632 $50,837 $12,938 $37,899
2022 $11,632 $50,837 $12,938 $37,899
2021 $10,502 $39,575 $8,437 $31,138
2020 $10,362 $39,575 $8,437 $31,138
2019 $10,112 $43,157 $8,437 $34,720
2018 $9,546 $34,842 $7,031 $27,811
2017 $8,396 $34,842 $7,031 $27,811
2016 $8,186 $34,842 $7,031 $27,811
2015 $7,337 $29,988 $5,906 $24,082
2014 $8,297 $33,809 $5,906 $27,903
2013 $8,773 $33,809 $5,906 $27,903
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12340934

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-34-310-024-0000